Welcome to our Professional Baking and Patisserie art diploma Course at the TBZ Culinary Academy, a comprehensive three-month program designed for aspiring pastry chefs and bakers. This intensive course offers hands-on training in the art and science of baking, from mastering classic techniques to exploring innovative trends. Under the guidance of seasoned industry experts, you’ll gain a deep understanding of pastry fundamentals, including doughs, batters, chocolate work, Cake embellishments and plated desserts. By the end of this program, you’ll be equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in a professional kitchen, create exquisite baked goods, and pursue a successful career in the world of baking and pastry arts.

Duration: 3 Months + 3 months internship
Monday 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Friday 10am – 2pm

Course fees: N950k (for 2 installments payment) 
Registration fee: N50k

Course fee (for 2 installments payment)

60% before enrollment- N 570,000

40% on or before the end of the 6th week – N380,000

The set of Uniforms includes: 

1 white chef jacket
1 long white waist apron
1 black and white checkered trouser
1 white cap
1 black chef jacket
1 long black waist apron
1 black cap
1 white Kitchen towel

The tuition fee includes all essential food ingredients for the duration of the course, except for the cake baking and decoration classes.

For one off payment:

Discount – N100,000

Tuition fee – N850,000

Registration and Uniforms – N150,000

Knife roll bag without knives
N50k (compulsory)
Pastry tool kit – N180,000

What You’ll Learn

Our comprehensive baking and pastry program is designed to take you from beginner to professional pastry chef. Whether your passion lies in the elegant structure of a tiered cake, the rustic perfection of artisan bread, or the bright flavors of beloved Nigerian snacks, our curriculum ensures you graduate with skills for every corner of the modern culinary industry.

Classic & Celebratory Cakes

We start with the fundamentals of cake baking, mastering both traditional and modern techniques.

• Whipped Cream Cakes
• Fondant Cakes
• Buttercream Cakes
• Chocolate Ganache Cakes
• Swiss Meringue Buttercream Cakes
• Classics: Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Carrot, and Fruit Cakes

Yeasted & Artisan Goods

Our bread module covers everything from simple loaves to sophisticated, flaky laminated doughs, ensuring you can handle both basic and advanced bakery needs.

• Breads: Soft sandwich white bread, fluffy dinner rolls, burger buns, English muffins, cinnamon rolls, and banana bread.
• Artisanal Staples: Focaccia, Ciabatta, French baguette, Brioche, and Chocolate Babka.
• Viennoiserie: Mastering the iconic croissant, pain au chocolat, and pain aux raisins.

Confectionery, Sugar, & Chocolate Work (2-Day Intensive)

This intensive module focuses on precision and artistry, turning raw chocolate and sugar into high-end gourmet products.

• Chocolate Mastery: Techniques like tempering, and crafting everything from molded chocolates with nuts to chocolate-covered strawberries and truffles.
• Sweets & Candy: Salt water taffy, caramel toffees, and professional lollipops.
• Shortcrust & Puff Pastries: Creating delicious items like sausage rolls, meat pies, danishes, turnovers, and palmiers.

Specialist Baking & Dessert Modules

We dive deep into specific dietary needs, global cuisines, and sophisticated pastry structures.

Vegan Baking

A dedicated section ensuring you are skilled in plant-based baking. This includes:

• Vegan Cakes: (Chocolate, Vanilla, Carrot, Red Velvet)
• Vegan Cookies: (Oatmeal, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter)
• Vegan Desserts: (Mousse, Panna Cotta, Cheesecake, Fruit Crumble)

Dessert Mastery

Mastering the perfect finish to any meal:

• Panna cotta & Tiramisu
• Crème Brûlée & Crème Caramel
• Cheesecake & Apple Crumble/Crisp
• Classic brownies, sticky toffee pudding, and seasonal ice creams.

Global & Cultural Flavors

We don’t just teach Western techniques! Our curriculum includes:

• Fruit Fillings: Essential module covering Coulis, Compote, Confit, Curds, and Glazes.
• Nigerian Snacks: Learning beloved favorites like Puff Puff, Chin Chin, Samosa, Spring Rolls, and more.

The Professional Advantage

From elegant celebration cakes and artisan breads to plant-based vegan baking, professional fruit fillings, sugar confectionery, chocolate tempering, and beloved Nigerian snacks—our curriculum equips students with the diverse skills required to bake, create, and thrive in today’s competitive pastry and bakery industry.